On Nov. 22, Deputy Kristi Nelson responded to a residence in Great Mills for a reported assault.
While on the scene, Cary Ann Shields, 18 of Great Mills, became disorderly and was arrested. While placing Shields in the rear of a police cruiser, she kicked Deputy Nelson several times. Shields combative behavior continued throughout her transport to the detention center. Upon being placed in a holding cell, Shields removed a metal drawer from the cell bunk and damaged the cell and window screen.
Shields was charged with Assault on a law enforcement officer, Failure to obey a lawful order from a law enforcement officer, Disorderly Conduct and Malicious Destruction of Property.